Guided by a library of equipment models, it is easy to build a frame with mounting positions or a node fully equipped with plug-in modules and baby cards. The ability to copy complete racks facilitates a quick build of common equipment. The modeling of the logical ports drives the build of edge Network protocols and topologies such as Ethernet, MPLS, WDM, OTN, SONET, TDM, PSTN, wireless backhaul, and microwave radio.

Grooming is simplified with special Insert, Delete, and Move functions where the application creates the necessary change/disconnect orders and updates the layers of the network hierarchy and assigned ports as affected by node insertion or deletion.